Treelike hibiscus is one of the most beautiful flowering plants, its flowering creates an amazing and colorful atmosphere around. Garden hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae family. Today there are about 220 varieties of this species. The homeland of hibiscus is Southeast Asia, but thanks to its excellent adaptive properties, the culture can be found in America and Africa. Hibiscus is quite versatile, since it performs not only a decorative function, but is also used in cooking and cosmetology. Tree hibiscus: planting and care, description of the plant is the topic of this publication.
Description and characteristics of the plant
This plant has one more, rather unusual name - "the flower of beautiful women". In Hawaii, girls adorn their hairstyles with this dazzling and vibrant flower. At the same time, young girls do not look the same, because due to the wide varietal variety, the culture has a large color range of inflorescences.
The main feature is unpretentiousness. Growing hibiscus outdoors is not difficult at all. In addition to front gardens and summer cottages, you can also grow at home.
The following forms are found:
- decorative trees;
- semi-shrubs;
- shrubs;
- herbaceous varieties.
Tree hibiscus
The flowers are usually graceful, large and brightly colored. Some species have significant differences.
Cold-resistant herbaceous and garden varieties are the most popular among domestic agronomists. This is due to its excellent adaptive properties and not picky care. The color range is very large, flowers can be purple, yellow, crimson, white, bright lilac, deep red.
Its location in the summer cottage will also depend on the variety grown. Low-growing varieties look good in mixed borders. Herbaceous plants in combination with decorative leafy relatives look excellent. But hibiscus on a trunk can be beaten by planting several representatives of the flora in a solitary order.
Hibiscus garden tree: care and cultivation
It is easy to grow and care for the tree variety. For active growth and reproduction, you will need to choose a sunny area where there are no drafts.
The plant is demanding on the soil - it must be fertile, moderately loose. The flower is moisture-loving, so watering should be regular and abundant. If you organize correctly hibiscus garden care and reproduction, a tree flower can live up to 15 years.
Hibiscus garden tree
Young plants will need to be repotted several times. The optimal time for transplanting is spring. After two months, the rooted hibiscus can be transferred to a large container. For planting, you should use fertile soil, consisting of equal shares of the following components:
- sod soil;
- sheet soil;
- rotted manure;
- sand.
The flower should overwinter in shelters. If the gardener plans to plant a plant in the fall, then before the upcoming cold weather it is imperative to mulch the peri-stem circle.
It is recommended to regularly apply fertilizers rich in phosphorus. To facilitate wintering, the plant should be enriched with potassium. Hibiscus can propagate by cuttings and seeds.
Tree hibiscus is an attractive flowering plant that will decorate not only the summer cottage, but also the windowsill of the house. Even a novice agronomist can grow it; it is enough to purchase high-quality planting material and familiarize yourself with the rules of agricultural technology.
